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2018 Recognition Awards & MBC Celebration Report

On Saturday, 20 October, in Russell Square, a capacity audience of 260 guests attended Reach Society's 7th Recognition Awards and 70th anniversary celebration of the modern Black community (or MBC) in the UK.

Durham University and Reach Society

2018 Careers Conference Report

On Tuesday, 4th April, Reach Society once again showcased talent in the Black community in its 7th Careers Conference. The climax of the day was the announcement of the second full scholarship for a British young man of Caribbean background seeking entry to Brunel University London in September 2018; and the new summer internship at Grace Foods for a British young woman, of the same background, who is studying at Brunel University.

There are two sets of recognition awards - one for self development, which will be awarded to children and young adults; and the other for extra-ordinary contributions and long service to Reach Society.

Lloyds Bank Community Fund, 2012 Regional Winner

City & Islington College, 2014 Community Partner

BITC Race Equality Award, 2016 Highly Commended Award Winner

2018 Is Our 70th Anniversary

In 2018 Reach Society celebrates the 70th year, the platinum anniversary, of the modern Black community (or MBC) in the UK, which began with the arrival of the 492 Windrush pioneers in 1948.

To recognise this MBC milestone Reach Society will be leading a series of events showcasing the many Black contributors to British society. To start the process we are honouring the four British citizens, named below, on the homepage for their huge contributions to nursing, architecture, mathematics and Formula One racing.

Emeritus Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, CBE was a career nurse who successfully championed the introduction of nationwide testing of new born babies for sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia; and the funding of a statue, that was unveiled in 2016, to honour the 19th century Jamaican born nurse Mary Seacole who cared for British soldiers during the Crimean War.

Sir David Adjaye, OBE is the founder of an architecture business which designed the National Museum of African American History and Culture which was opened in 2016 by Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush; and many other prestigious buildings in the UK and elsewhere.

Dr Nira Chamberlain, FIMA is the first Black mathematician to be listed by the Science Council as one of the UK’s top 100 scientists; and by the Powerlist 2018 as the 5th most influential Black citizen. He has applied his mastery of numbers to technical issues in the UK and countries overseas.

Lewis Hamilton, MBE is a Formula One (or F1) racing car driver who has expanded the global audience for the sport beyond just the traditional supporters to include fans from all ethnic backgrounds. He made history in 2007 in becoming the first Black F1 driver, and by becoming the first British driver to win the F1 championship in four seasons – 2008, 2014, 2015 and 2017. Along the way, he has set many more records in his amazing career such as winning more pole positions than any other F1 driver in history.